2012 (2009)
2012 is a 2009 action movie directed by Roland Emmerich, with a running time of 2h 38m. It stars John Cusack, Amanda Peet and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Dr. Adrian Helmsley, part of a worldwide geophysical team investigating the effect on the earth of radiation from unprecedented solar storms, learns that the earth's core is heating up. He warns U.S. President Thomas Wilson that the crust of the earth is becoming unstable and that without proper preparations for saving a fraction of the world's population, the entire race is doomed. Meanwhile, writer Jackson Curtis stumbles on the same information. While the world's leaders race to build "arks" to escape the impending cataclysm, Curtis struggles to find a way to save his family. Meanwhile, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc around the world.
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What is 2012 about?
Dr. Adrian Helmsley, part of a worldwide geophysical team investigating the effect on the earth of radiation from unprecedented solar storms, learns that the earth's core is heating up. He warns U.S. President Thomas Wilson that the crust of the earth is becoming unstable and that without proper preparations for saving a fraction of the world's population, the entire race is doomed. Meanwhile, writer Jackson Curtis stumbles on the same information. While the world's leaders race to build "arks" to escape the impending cataclysm, Curtis struggles to find a way to save his family. Meanwhile, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc around the world.
When was 2012 released?
2012 was released on 10 October 2009.
How long is 2012?
2012 runs 2h 38m.
Who made 2012?
2012 was directed by Roland Emmerich.
Where can I watch 2012?
2012 is available on Philo, Starz, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch 2012
Stream: Philo, Starz, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- John Cusack as Jackson Curtis
- Amanda Peet as Kate Curtis
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Adrian Helmsley
- Thandiwe Newton as Laura Wilson
- Oliver Platt as Carl Anheuser
- Tom McCarthy as Gordon Silberman
- Woody Harrelson as Charlie Frost
- Danny Glover as President Thomas Wilson
- Liam James as Noah Curtis
- Morgan Lily as Lilly Curtis
- Zlatko Burić as Yuri Karpov
- Beatrice Rosen as Tamara
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